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19 February 2016

In Sleep News This Week, Feb 12 - 18

SPECIAL || Recalls, special announcements, breaking news, eventsFor Philadelphia-area parents: Radnor Township School District will hold a seminar that is open to the community and moderated by the League of Women Voters titled “Sleep and the Adolescent Brain” from 2 to 4 p.m. on SunFeb. 21 at the Radnor Middle School auditorium. Speakers include Dr. Judith Owens, director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and a nationally renowned pediatric sleep expert; Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard, lead psychologist at the Anxiety Behaviors Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and James Scanlon, superintendent of West Chester Area School District, who has been vocal on the issue of student sleep. More info here.Registration for the seminar is not required but encouraged.Sleeping Well Again sessions coming to Vancouver, WA. Sleep specialists from Adventist Health are offering free coaching services on Thurs Feb 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center, Education Center B, 10123 S.E. Market Street. Specialists Rocky Garrison and Dr. Vanessa Peterson will help people develop personalized sleep plans and discuss the relationship between quality sleep and heart health. While the session is free, seating is limited. To reserve a spot, call 503-256-4000 or email ahnw@nw.org. “Live Life Fully Charged” seminar in Lafayette, LA on Thurs Feb 25. Dr. Tony Soileau, dentist and Clinical Director of Smiles by Soileau and Louisiana Sleep Solutions, offers a free sleep apnea seminar at two separate times: 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., at his office located at 420 Settlers Trace Blvd. He will discuss the effects of sleep apnea on both the body and mind, and how these symptoms can be treated. Attendees of the presentation will receive a $500 discount on sleep apnea treatments.Spots are limited to 15 seats and reservations are being handled through Dr. Soileau’s office. To reserve, call 337.234.3551 or send an email to: tony@smilesbysoileau.com. More info CURATOR'S CHOICE indicates recommended reading and includes editorial comments and opinions from the SHC curator.

9. FEB 12 || HEALTH NEWS DIGESTSafe Infant Sleep Tips For GrandparentsFrom the curator: Gammy and Grampa may be great people, but they may not understand some critical ideas about how to put baby down for a nap. Family

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